Avoid 7 Squat Mistakes for Safer, More Effective Workout

Squats are a key exercise for building strength and improving balance, but poor technique can reduce effectiveness and cause stress on joints. Avoid common mistakes such as using too much weight, allowing knees to collapse inward, leaning forward excessively, not lowering to full depth, failing to lock out the knees, bouncing at the bottom, and not controlling the movement. Start with a manageable weight and increase it gradually, maintain proper form, and focus on control throughout the exercise.